Italy · 2-day plan

2-Day Matera Itinerary

Ancient cave dwellings carved into a ravine — one of the oldest continuously inhabited places on Earth. A 2-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

Best Matera experiences for a 2-day trip

Skip-the-line tickets and guided tours to pair with your 2-day plan.

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8 live Viator experiences · day-by-day

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Day 1

Settling into Matera, Italy

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

Morning
Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.
2h to 3h · 4.9★ · 1.9k reviews
Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour
- Top-rated · 4.9★
- Bestseller
- Free cancellation
From $35 a personReserve on Viator
Midday
Complement to the day.
2h · 3.0★ · 2 reviews
Self Guided Walking Tour of Matera with Audio Guide
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
From $6 a personReserve on Viator
Afternoon
Complement to the day.
3h · 3.8★ · 5 reviews
Complete Sassi of Matera Small Group Walking Tour with Tasting
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Half-day
From $31 a personReserve on Viator
Evening
Complement to the day.
2h · 4.9★ · 183 reviews
Walking tour of the Sassi of Matera with Casa Grotta/Church
- Top-rated · 4.9★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $17 a personReserve on Viator

Day 2

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

Morning
Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.
2h to 3h · 5.0★ · 2 reviews
Caves, Counts and Crusades Self Guided Tour of Matera
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
From $7 a personReserve on Viator
Midday
Complement to the day.
2h 30m · 4.7★ · 125 reviews
Matera Guided Sunset Tour: Murgia Timone&Belvedere with Transfer
- Top-rated · 4.7★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $29 a personReserve on Viator
Afternoon
Complement to the day.
10h · 3.3★ · 4 reviews
Day Trip to Alberobello and Matera from Bari with shared transfer
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Full-day
From $70 a personReserve on Viator
Evening
Complement to the day.
2h · 4.8★ · 515 reviews
Matera : Sassi tour with the iconic churches carved into the rock
- Top-rated · 4.8★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $26 a personReserve on Viator